New Delhi, May 23 -- India on Thursday reminded China that "mutual" trust, respect and sensitivity are the basis of its ties with China - in remarks that came against the backdrop of Pakistani military using several Chinese weapons systems during its four-day confrontation with the Indian armed forces.

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said NSA Ajit Doval spoke to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on May 10 and conveyed India's resolute stance against cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan. Asked whether China's military support to Pakistan will have adverse impact on New Delhi's ties with Beijing, Jaiswal underlined the importance of "mutual trust, mutual respect and mutual sensitivity" for the relations. The s...